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Three Years of Military Rule in Myanmar: Looking Back at 2023 and Navigating the Uncertainties of 2024
Dr Cchavi Vasisht, Research Associate, VIF Article

Myanmar's current state is marked by intense complexity and instability, with continued conflicts, widespread displacement, economic difficulties, and humanitarian issues. Since Operation 1027, the military government has been confronted with resista....

January 29, 2024 Neighbourhood Studies , Myanmar , Article , US , ASEAN , sanctions , United Nations , Military Coup , NUG , PDFs , Elections Airstrikes , Military Rule in Myanmar
Myanmar Round Up: December 2023

The situation in Myanmar remains highly complex and volatile as the conflict continues leading to significant displacement, economic challenges, and humanitarian concerns. The military, led by Min Aung Hlaing, is facing resistance from multiple ethni....

January 16, 2024 ASEAN , sanctions , Myanmar Round Up , India-Myanmar , China-Myanmar , Thailand-Myanmar , Opium , Operation 1027 , Aung San , Three Brotherhood Alliance
Roundtable Discussion on Indo-Indonesian Geopolitics: Navigating Growth amidst Global Challenges

On 11 December, the VIF in collaboration with Habibie Centre, Indonesia organised a RoundTable Discussion (RTD) on "Indo-Indonesian Geopolitics: Navigating Growth Amidst Global Challenges". Dr Arvind Gupta, Director VIF, welcomed the speakers and gav....

January 11, 2024 Neighbourhood Studies , Interaction , China , ASEAN , Indonesia , Amrit Kaal , Vasudev kutumbakam
Neighborhood News Digest- 10 January 2024

Afghanistan
Afghanistan Humanitarian Needs in 2024 Require $3.06 Billion: OCHA- Tolo News
The United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) said that of the 23.7 million people in need of life-savin....

January 10, 2024 VIF Neighbourhood News Digest , Pakistan , ASEAN , Maldives , Sri Lanka , Afghanistan , Kabul , Bhutan , Nawaz Sharif , elections , Hafiz Saeed , EU , United Nations , Navy , Special Envoy , Nepal-India , Prisoners , Bangladesh National Election , China-Maldives Relations , Sri Lankan Election , Maldives Tourism , Tshering Tobgay , Turkey-Saudi , Nepal- Russia
Neighborhood News Digest – 01 January 2024

Afghanistan
UN Security Council Adopts Resolution on Afghanistan-Tolo News
The UN Security Council adopted a resolution on Friday co-penned by the UAE and Japan that focuses on a path for Afghanistan's reintegration into the i....

January 01, 2024 VIF Neighbourhood News Digest , India , Pakistan , China , ASEAN , Maldives , Kazakhstan , Sri Lanka , Afghanistan , Bhutan , India-Nepal , United Nations , Economic crisis , Bangladesh Election , ULFA , India-Myanmar , Bhutan Agriculture , 2023 Presidential Election , Nepal Earthquake
VIF News Digest:National Security - Defence Studies & Terrorism, (01 – 15 December 2023)

Defence

  1. Long range operational deployment of INS Kadmatt.
  2. First survey vessel (large) delivered to Indian Navy.
  3. Long range Mission Based Deployment of
    December 26, 2023 Defense, National Security and Terrorism , Pakistan , ASEAN , Afghanistan , Kashmir , Islamic State , Indian Army , Terrorism , DRDO , J&K , LWE , Indian Navy , LeT , ISKP , Bharat , FICN , Islamic , Table-Top Exercise , Indian Coast Guard , Sajag , INS Tarmugli , Long range operational deployment , INS Kadmatt , survey vessel , INS Sumedha , India-Germany military cooperation , VINBAX-2023 , Flying Wing , TRF , KTF
Multilateralism Digest: November 2023 - Issue 11

I. India in the UN

  1. India-UN Development Partnership Fund turns six
  2. Special Political Missions face new challenges, need transparent budgets, says India

II. India’s G....

December 12, 2023 ASEAN , World Bank , WTO , health , ICJ , IAEA , ADMM-Plus , Global South , Multilateralism Digest , India-UN Development Partnership Fund , Special Political Missions , Virtual G20 Summit , DPI repository , developing countries , IMF Quota , Digital Trade , UN Police
Neighborhood News Digest – 01 December 2023

Afghanistan

Delegation of Religious Scholars of Islamic Countries Arrives in Kabul- Tolo News
A delegation of religious scholars from Islamic countries led by Dr. Ali al-Qaradaghi arrived in Kabul on Thursday to meet with the....

December 01, 2023 VIF Neighbourhood News Digest , India , Pakistan , US , Nepal , ASEAN , Maldives , Myanmar , Afghanistan , Climate Change , Bhutan , trade , elections , Punjab , Bangladesh , Imran Khan , Sri Lanka crisis , BRI , Sri Lanka elections , refugees , Manipur , Connectivity , Border Security Force , Laos , polls , PDP , ECP , Sustainable tourism , Gas prices , Israel-Palestine war , Project Portfolio Performance Review , Religious scholars , Assistance , Fiscal , Workers’ rights , Bangladesh border
Neighborhood News Digest – 29 November 2023

Afghanistan

Extraction to Begin at 8 New Wells in Amu Oil Field-Tolo News
The commencement of oil extraction from eight new wells in the Amu oil field was inaugurated on Tuesday in Sar-e Pul province. The ceremony was attende....

November 29, 2023 VIF Neighbourhood News Digest , China , Nepal , ASEAN , Maldives , Sri Lanka , Bhutan , Taliban , Imran Khan , EU , dialogue , UAE , Bangladesh Election , PTI , debt restructuring , BNP , Amu Darya , Afghan refugees , PM Kakar , Maldives-Turkey talks , People’s National Front (PNF) , Jajarkot Earthquake , Election blackout , Carmon neutral , Electricity exports , Cypher case , Fisherman , Oil Field , Investment Myanmar.
Trends & Tribulations in the Indo-Pacific
Captain (Dr) Gurpreet Singh Khurana, Indian Navy (Retd) Article

(On August 8-10, 2023, Malaysia’s Institute of Strategic and International Studies (ISIS) conducted a seminal international conference called the 36th Asia-Pacific Roundtable.[1]

November 22, 2023 International Relations and Diplomacy , Indo-Pacific , Article , India , US , China , ASEAN , Indo-Pacific , South China Sea , Taiwan , Multilateralism , COC
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